Subtract 16/36 from 9/30
9/30 - 16/36 is -13/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
9/30 = 9 × 6/30 × 6 = 54/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
16/36 = 16 × 5/36 × 5 = 80/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/180 - 80/180 = 54 - 80/180 = -26/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/90
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